# Light Rail

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2014
- **BGG Rating**: 6.2
- **BGG Rank**: #12670
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: 1.33 / 5
- **Designers**: Daniel Solis
- **Artists**: Daniel Solis
- **Publishers**: FunBox Jogos, Smart Play Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Trains
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Modular Board, Pattern Building, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you enjoy building colorful routes and taking over the city in a few minutes, Light Rail will surprise you.Fun route buildingEngaging card managementChallenging secret objectivesLimited space requirementsGrowth strategy dependenceHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
In a futuristic metropolis, the mayor calls on several companies to build the world’s most modern train system, and you’re one of them. Your goal? Earn the most credit by completing colorful routes, strategically placing buildings, and achieving secret objectives that require specific city configurations. Each player starts with a deck of rail cards, each featuring two lines, two terminals, and two buildings (there are five building types). The game begins as players lay cards one by one, building the rail network. Placement follows a brick‑pattern rule: if the short sides touch, the card aligns straight; if the long sides touch, it offsets. A card can have up to six neighbors, but it can never extend beyond the city limits, which grow dynamically with each play. The key is to control this expansion: the city has no fixed center, so the final shape depends on the cards each player places. Scoring comes from having segments of your color that form complete routes—either capped by terminals or forming loops. Each distinct building type on a complete route earns one credit point, and completing secret objectives can grant extra bonuses. The game runs about 20 minutes, supports 2–4 players, and blends card strategy, pattern building, and area control into a fast, accessible experience. If you enjoy building colorful networks, controlling territories, and solving secret challenges, Light Rail delivers a light yet strategic experience that can surprise both newcomers and seasoned rail game veterans.

## FAQ
### How many players can play Light Rail?
The game supports 2 to 4 players, allowing the rail network to grow dynamically with more participants.

### What is the average playtime?
Each game lasts about 20 minutes, perfect for quick yet strategic sessions.

### What is the complexity level?
Light Rail has medium complexity; the rules are simple, but the growth and territorial control strategy requires tactical thinking.

### What components are included?
The set includes colored rail cards, building tokens, secret objective cards, credit tokens, and a compact rulebook.

### Who is this game recommended for?
Ideal for train game lovers, pattern builders, and those who enjoy quick strategic challenges.

### How do you place the cards?
Cards are placed in a brick pattern: if the short sides touch, the alignment is straight; if the long sides touch, the card offsets, allowing up to six neighbors.

### What makes a route complete?
A route is complete when it ends in terminals or forms a loop, allowing you to earn credit points for each type of building present.